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This violet is
common in southwestern Pennsylvania.
It can be found growing wild along the
edges of the woods and occasionally along
fence-rows. The specimen shown in the
image above is growing in Gary's wildflower
and fern garden which is sandwiched between
two houses, along a narrow sidewalk.
The species is a prolific bloomer that
blooms from late spring through early
summer. Even after it finishes
blooming, in maintains a lush pad of shiny
green leaves until the insects and rabbits
devour them. Both the leaves and the
blossoms are a tasty treat for animals and
humans.